Poster: Ptsofauthrty at 4/25/2005 5:55:33 PM PDT
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I think it would be interesting if you post which character (race/class) you are playing with, and in which server (you dont need to tell your nickname :). Unless there is a secret realms only for blue posters :S
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:04:24 PM PDT
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My main character is an Undead Mage, which was also my main through alpha and beta. I do have a few mid-level alliance characters, but overall I enjoy the Undead starting location so much and have become very familiar with the Horde quests that most my characters end up being created as Horde.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:10:17 PM PDT
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What kind of alts do the CMs have too?
I have one of every character, and sadly enough, in some cases, two of each. I've recently been playing with a Shaman, which so far has been quite a bit of fun. I really like all three talent trees and it has been very difficult for me to decide which route I should go.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:16:33 PM PDT
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Word of advice, don't go enhancement spec too far and lose out of NS, or you'll get wrecked. ;)
Thanks for the advice, I've been putting my points into Restoration now that I've placed the fifteen points into the three shock talents and the one point into the talent that grants me clear-casting. I really love clear-casting!
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:17:33 PM PDT
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Q u o t e:
What about your Warlock E?
My Warlock is also an Undead.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:19:34 PM PDT
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Let me get this straight. You play a mage main because you are mage cm, but when it's time to make an alt, you ignore the fact that you are warlock CM and make a Shaman because they are "more fun." I think we have a problem here.
No, I play a Mage because it's my favorite class. The class has been my main since it was first playable. This is a discussion dedicated to what class each other play. Please do not force it to digress into an attack.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:27:11 PM PDT
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Q u o t e:
What do you like about the mage most? Aside from my warlock, its the only class I've pushed to lvl 14 but I'm at a kind of block. Was there a certain level it became more intresting at?
Also, what pet do you like to solo with with your warlock?
I like the damage that I'm capable of doing as a Mage, including area of effect. I spend a lot of time helping lower level players, so for me, it's really fun to go through zones and/or instances and kill monsters in a hit or two. Makes me feel like a mighty wizard.
As far as my favorite Warlock pet is concerned, I like them all, however, I do seem to use the Imp the most, and the Felhunter the least. I know that some would disagree, but I actually prefer the new Succubus model over the old one.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:37:10 PM PDT
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To be honest, when the alpha was first opened up to employees, I was really excited, but slightly concerned that upon release, which then was years away, I'd be burned out of the game. Sure enough, several months later, November 23rd 2004 came, I logged in at lunch from work and begin securing character names, on the realm my friends and I had decided upon the night before, and stayed up all hours of the night playing, knowing full well that I'd be very tired at work come morning.
Since then, outside of missing a day here and there do to being busy, I play pretty much every day. Some for many more hours than I care to announce. ;)
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:45:43 PM PDT
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I handle a number of things working in Public Relations, but primarily my job is to interact with the community on all levels, not just in representing classes. I also spend quite a bit of time in communicating player's thoughts, opinions, ideas and concerns to the development team (or applicable parties). There is quite a bit of behind the scenes work that I'm involved with each day, some of which you guys see, and are simply unaware of my involvement, while other projects aren't available to the public's eye.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:57:16 PM PDT
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Q u o t e:
Aren't you supposed to be the Warlock go to person? If not I'm sorry lol, but I thought I heard that before. It seems odd to not have the class you're representing to not be your main.
Anyways, Have a nice day = )
We' don't operate as "Class Representatives". There are five of us, and we split up the nine available character classes in a way which was efficient for how we operate as a team. I apologize for any confusion that surrounds this matter.[ post edited by Eyonix ]
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:01:01 PM PDT
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Q u o t e:
About the only bad thing about UD is that their mount kinda looks (IMHO,) cruddy. I wish I could ride a wolf. Maybe there's some repeatable quest like the one that lets gnomes ride horses and humans ride elfcats.
The next patch will introduce repeatable faction quests, which will allow you to gain the reputation with Orgrimmar necessary to obtain a Wolf mount with your Undead character. I don't have any details as to what will be involved with the quests.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:01:50 PM PDT
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Q u o t e:
Which CM has the highest level warlock? I'll ask my questions to him since Eyonix likes to ignore warlock posts...
Me. Sorry. :/
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:09:42 PM PDT
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Q u o t e:
Thank you! On to my origional question, what talent build are you in and what ones have you experimented with?
Currently, my Warlock has followed an Affliction path. Concerning what I've experimented with however, please don't forget, I actively test characters on our internal server, and have four level sixty Warlocks, amongst two dozen other characters, so I believe I've played with most talent builds that would be considered logical.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:14:29 PM PDT
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Wow, awesome! (Thank you for the answer and the tidbit!) I guess my only other question is, did you go fire or cold or arcane with your mage?
I went ignite/impscorch/impact until 26, respec'd for IAE maximum effect (5/5 AF, 5/5 AC, 5/5 IAE, 1 evocation), and then am slowly building up the cold tree for engame (since engame stuff is fire resistant/pvp freezes).
Oh heh, did you ever notice raptors being resistant to arcane?
Thanks again =).
You're welcome. I was Ice during Beta, and Fire all the way until fifty, at which point I returned to Ice, but only for one level, as I decided I'd rather go a combination of Fire and Arcane, which I've been ever since, and thoroughly enjoy.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:14:29 PM PDT
Subject: Re: Blues: About your WoW characters *edited post* |
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Wow, awesome! (Thank you for the answer and the tidbit!) I guess my only other question is, did you go fire or cold or arcane with your mage?
I went ignite/impscorch/impact until 26, respec'd for IAE maximum effect (5/5 AF, 5/5 AC, 5/5 IAE, 1 evocation), and then am slowly building up the cold tree for engame (since engame stuff is fire resistant/pvp freezes).
Oh heh, did you ever notice raptors being resistant to arcane?
Thanks again =).
You're welcome. I was Ice during Beta, and Fire all the way until fifty, at which point I returned to Ice, but only for one level, as I decided I'd rather go a combination of Fire and Arcane, which I've been ever since, and thoroughly enjoy.
Edit: No, I didn't notice the Arcane Resistance, however I do anything I can to avoid fighting raptors. =)[ post edited by Eyonix ]
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:30:39 PM PDT
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If you guys actually DO summerize in-depth community feedback, does that mean it's actually the developers who are turning a blind eye? Because you must admit that what's happening right now is not acceptable. I mean... when you see those really huge posts detailing every single aspect of the Warlock, what the problems are, and a very extensive list of all the solutions - and then no blue reply even after MONTHS of posting (and more importantly no changes in-game) it's extremely insulting and disgusting. I'm really trying to believe you guys are "good" but I've got nothing to work with right now. What's going on?
I put up with months of this in beta too, except you guys fooled me into thinking my feedback would actually be read and considered, so I was one of those poor chumps who spent hours writing up extensive reports on my then-favorite class - the Druid.
Now, months into retail I'm still unimpressed with the druid (they had a long way to go back in beta... they're not nearly there now either). Switched over to Warlock and the same thing's happening. It's not fun, but I'd really like to have fun when I'm playing a game. Even more improtantely when I'm paying to play a game.
While I don't wish for this thread to become an argument, I will make the following comments concerning your statement - Neither the Community or Development teams are "turning a blind-eye" on any issue, and I'm honestly very sorry if it feels that way. Regardless of the feedback we receive, many changes still take time. This is unfortunate, as we realize players want immediate solutions to their problems. We're doing everything we can to prioritize what changes and improvements are able to make it in with each patch, and in my personal opinion, feel we're doing really well, considering the massive proportions of this game, the number of players, and the short amount of time we have to make and test new changes.
Also, the Warlock forum has never went a month without at least a few replies, let alone "months". Check the sticky currently posted in the Warlock forum, as I will be updating it as new information becomes available.[ post edited by Eyonix ]
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:39:23 PM PDT
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Sorry, off topic:
As soon as a few of the major warlock complaints are fixed the warlock forum will be normal again Eyonix. You'll have more people defending you and beating down the unreasonable types.
Till then anytime you want to bump into one of the devs and ask em if they've had any progress would be great. I find i cant always rely on others to make information available to me, i have to chase it down.
Anyway thanks for being candid!
Thanks, and I can assure you that when I'm dealing with the development team, concerning any item important to the community, my method is aggressive enough to be considered harassment. Everyone that works on any aspect of the Warlock knows me quite well.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:42:16 PM PDT
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Eyonix, could we get some info on the Paladin and Priest class? Or even Fang, if he wishes to bless us with his presence so that we can see whats being done, and what talent builds are being played with? >_<
The Priest write-up should be posted by Fangtooth sometime this week, so please check the official Priest Discussion forums periodically. Also, feedback concerning Paladins is also on the foreseeable horizon.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:46:27 PM PDT
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Thanks for the reply. I don't want to derail the thread either, however while I realize changes take time we actually do wait months for a very small percentage (like one or two things) off that big list of warlock problems (I've seen a list like that for nearly every class - and lets remember that a good portion of those lists are actual bugs and not just balance requests, for which I'm sure an equally large post could be created).
So yes, you guys do reply more than once a month (but quality is better than quantity). And the patches are being implemented more frequently. This is all very good! But there is still a lot of work to do, most of which I have seen no effort on Blizzard's part to even awknowledge. I myself am extremely surprised at the communities ability to agree on things - so I would think that would help you out as far as trying to gather information goes (though I don't dispute what a monumental task that is).
Anyway, I'll leave you with one very important request:
A publicly accesible bug database! That way we can know whether or not bugs are even known about. (Yes, I know about the Bug Report forum. You must admit a bug database would be far superior - thinking along the lines of BugZilla or something similar). Properly implemented, this alone would be an enormous asset to the game and most likely make the CM's lives easier. Please.. of all things.. I beg of you to consider this seriously!
Thanks for the suggestion, Fuzztrek. I will pass your proposal onto the appropriate parties, and while I realize that this sounds like a "canned" response, I promise, it is not. I just speak funny after years of communicating in this format, and dealing with these types of matters. ;)
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:57:56 PM PDT
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When was the last time you posted in the mage forum Eyonix?
I am not surprised at all that you are evading this question. Im sure the number of weeks that have elapsed without a post are embarassing to say the least.
Assuming that I'm avoiding a question or statement simply because it isn't answered immediately, or at all, isn't very fair considering I'm only one person and can't possibly answer everyone posting on these boards. With that being said, and even though you've answered your own question, I will reply to you any way, seeing that the sweet soft glow of my blue text is what you're really asking for - I've not posted in the Mage forum for a couple of weeks. Rest assured, as soon as I have information to provide that is specific to the Mage class, I will make a post.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 8:02:26 PM PDT
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I'm not sure if you can get into the details Eyonix, but do you know what is holding up the pet pathing issue for warlocks? Is this considered a bug, or is it something the devs consider class balancing?
Many of the issues with pet patching are related to lag. Fortunately, there are several programmers assigned to making optimizations in areas that involve latency. Pet pathing issues caused by bugs are currently being investigated by our Quality Assurance department.[ post edited by Eyonix ]
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 8:24:14 PM PDT
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Eyonix, out of curiousity, have you played around with any paladins on the test server, and your personal impressions of them? Many in the paladin community feel they really lack any kind of offensive strategy being based on procs. I'm just curious if the same sentiments are felt by other than the gamers here.
By the way, you've shared a lot on this post, it's great to see this type of interaction! Thanks.
To be honest, the Paladin is currently my lowest level character, but yes, I have played around with the class on our internal server, several times. Between my personal play experience, what I've read, both on these forums and in-game, and from talking with other employees that play a Paladin as their main, I'm quite aware of your concerns.
As stated in one of my earlier replies, Paladins will be getting feedback in the not so distant future.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 8:28:26 PM PDT
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Q u o t e:
Serious question, do any CMs play alliance as their mains? Ive been reading the boards since beta and havent once heard of any of them playing an alliance character.
If I am wrong then forgive me. also, if im wrong, who plays a paladin as their main?
figured this would be the best place to get a response.
--Atlasera, 60 paladin, Stormreaver
The Community Team is split as evenly as possible between Horde and Alliance, considering that there are five of us. Three of us play Horde as our main, while the other two play as Alliance. We all have opposing faction alts, however.
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Poster: Caydiem at 4/25/2005 11:38:55 PM PDT
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Hey there. I'll be more active tomorrow (I'm posting from home currently), but I thought I'd jump in and give you a little insight on what I play, also. :)
My main character is a level 60 Tauren Druid. Yes, he's currently Restoration 41/Balance 10 specced, but this is primarily to a lack of main healers in my guild, heh. I playtest different builds on both the Public Test Realm and internal realms to get a better handle on the variety in the talent trees. My Feral armor set is growing nicely now that my +intellect set is fairly well off. The Unyielding Maul from Dire Maul is an excellent Druid weapon under the right circumstances. :)
My alts include, in order of most recent activity to least: Dwarf Hunter, Troll Mage, and Gnome Warlock. I have every class represented on my roster, though, and I dabble in them all.
I believe that, across all my characters, my days played is approaching the big Five-Oh. I do what I can to play daily. ;)
- Caydiem -
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/26/2005 1:29:46 PM PDT
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Hi Eyonix!
I have a mage main, and my primary alt is a warlock- so you're my CM :) (I get Caydiem for my baby druid, which, by the way, is loving the patches) I've been keeping an eye on the class forums for a while, and would like to say- I really appreciate this thread.
It takes time to reply to a thread like this- time that eats into the other parts of your job.... but every now and then a good back and forth with the players is wonderful.
Thank you.
If you have a bit of extra time: What was it that drew you to fire? I'm an ice mage (PvE so my only complaints are the silly frost teleportation bug) and I really can't imagine going back to fire after I switched around 40- I'm an instance nut and the control just can't be beat- especially since I have to moderate my damamge to keep from drawing aggro.
Which part of the content do you play most often? Instances? PvP? General world?
(And goons- no matter what he answers, PLEASE no flaming- he obviously plays more than just one facet if he's gotten his characters to 60 in the normal fashion- and he's testing all content internally. I LIKE having the CM's answer- and they answer less when you flame them)
I spend as much time doing instances as possible with my Mage as it's most definitely one of my favorite aspects of the game, especially when I'm able to organize a good group, which I don't simply define by the group's combined power, class makeup, or strategy. To me, a good group is one that communicates well, and simply enjoys playing the game. This isn't to say that I don't enjoy the many other aspects of the game. My Mage can often be seen gathering herbs, questing, chasing (and oftem running from) members of the opposing faction, along with much, much more..
I was originally drawn to the fire tree because in Beta, I was an Ice Mage, and thought that a dramatically different build would spice things up a bit. However, in addition to simply spicing things up, the further I advanced in the fire tree, the more I enjoyed playing a Mage. Being capable of doing large amounts of damage over a short period of time just seemed to match my play style. Also, I often run lower level players through instances when they're unable to find a group, and with my current talent build, I'm able to move through very quickly.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:16:33 PM PDT
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Word of advice, don't go enhancement spec too far and lose out of NS, or you'll get wrecked. ;)
Thanks for the advice, I've been putting my points into Restoration now that I've placed the fifteen points into the three shock talents and the one point into the talent that grants me clear-casting. I really love clear-casting!
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:17:33 PM PDT
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What about your Warlock E?
My Warlock is also an Undead.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:19:34 PM PDT
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Let me get this straight. You play a mage main because you are mage cm, but when it's time to make an alt, you ignore the fact that you are warlock CM and make a Shaman because they are "more fun." I think we have a problem here.
No, I play a Mage because it's my favorite class. The class has been my main since it was first playable. This is a discussion dedicated to what class each other play. Please do not force it to digress into an attack.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:27:11 PM PDT
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What do you like about the mage most? Aside from my warlock, its the only class I've pushed to lvl 14 but I'm at a kind of block. Was there a certain level it became more intresting at?
Also, what pet do you like to solo with with your warlock?
I like the damage that I'm capable of doing as a Mage, including area of effect. I spend a lot of time helping lower level players, so for me, it's really fun to go through zones and/or instances and kill monsters in a hit or two. Makes me feel like a mighty wizard.
As far as my favorite Warlock pet is concerned, I like them all, however, I do seem to use the Imp the most, and the Felhunter the least. I know that some would disagree, but I actually prefer the new Succubus model over the old one.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:37:10 PM PDT
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To be honest, when the alpha was first opened up to employees, I was really excited, but slightly concerned that upon release, which then was years away, I'd be burned out of the game. Sure enough, several months later, November 23rd 2004 came, I logged in at lunch from work and begin securing character names, on the realm my friends and I had decided upon the night before, and stayed up all hours of the night playing, knowing full well that I'd be very tired at work come morning.
Since then, outside of missing a day here and there do to being busy, I play pretty much every day. Some for many more hours than I care to announce. ;)
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:45:43 PM PDT
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I handle a number of things working in Public Relations, but primarily my job is to interact with the community on all levels, not just in representing classes. I also spend quite a bit of time in communicating player's thoughts, opinions, ideas and concerns to the development team (or applicable parties). There is quite a bit of behind the scenes work that I'm involved with each day, some of which you guys see, and are simply unaware of my involvement, while other projects aren't available to the public's eye.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:57:16 PM PDT
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Aren't you supposed to be the Warlock go to person? If not I'm sorry lol, but I thought I heard that before. It seems odd to not have the class you're representing to not be your main.
Anyways, Have a nice day = )
We' don't operate as "Class Representatives". There are five of us, and we split up the nine available character classes in a way which was efficient for how we operate as a team. I apologize for any confusion that surrounds this matter.[ post edited by Eyonix ]
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:01:01 PM PDT
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About the only bad thing about UD is that their mount kinda looks (IMHO,) cruddy. I wish I could ride a wolf. Maybe there's some repeatable quest like the one that lets gnomes ride horses and humans ride elfcats.
The next patch will introduce repeatable faction quests, which will allow you to gain the reputation with Orgrimmar necessary to obtain a Wolf mount with your Undead character. I don't have any details as to what will be involved with the quests.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:01:50 PM PDT
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Which CM has the highest level warlock? I'll ask my questions to him since Eyonix likes to ignore warlock posts...
Me. Sorry. :/
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:09:42 PM PDT
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Thank you! On to my origional question, what talent build are you in and what ones have you experimented with?
Currently, my Warlock has followed an Affliction path. Concerning what I've experimented with however, please don't forget, I actively test characters on our internal server, and have four level sixty Warlocks, amongst two dozen other characters, so I believe I've played with most talent builds that would be considered logical.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:14:29 PM PDT
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Wow, awesome! (Thank you for the answer and the tidbit!) I guess my only other question is, did you go fire or cold or arcane with your mage?
I went ignite/impscorch/impact until 26, respec'd for IAE maximum effect (5/5 AF, 5/5 AC, 5/5 IAE, 1 evocation), and then am slowly building up the cold tree for engame (since engame stuff is fire resistant/pvp freezes).
Oh heh, did you ever notice raptors being resistant to arcane?
Thanks again =).
You're welcome. I was Ice during Beta, and Fire all the way until fifty, at which point I returned to Ice, but only for one level, as I decided I'd rather go a combination of Fire and Arcane, which I've been ever since, and thoroughly enjoy.
Edit: No, I didn't notice the Arcane Resistance, however I do anything I can to avoid fighting raptors. =)[ post edited by Eyonix ]
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:30:39 PM PDT
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If you guys actually DO summerize in-depth community feedback, does that mean it's actually the developers who are turning a blind eye? Because you must admit that what's happening right now is not acceptable. I mean... when you see those really huge posts detailing every single aspect of the Warlock, what the problems are, and a very extensive list of all the solutions - and then no blue reply even after MONTHS of posting (and more importantly no changes in-game) it's extremely insulting and disgusting. I'm really trying to believe you guys are "good" but I've got nothing to work with right now. What's going on?
I put up with months of this in beta too, except you guys fooled me into thinking my feedback would actually be read and considered, so I was one of those poor chumps who spent hours writing up extensive reports on my then-favorite class - the Druid.
Now, months into retail I'm still unimpressed with the druid (they had a long way to go back in beta... they're not nearly there now either). Switched over to Warlock and the same thing's happening. It's not fun, but I'd really like to have fun when I'm playing a game. Even more improtantely when I'm paying to play a game.
While I don't wish for this thread to become an argument, I will make the following comments concerning your statement - Neither the Community or Development teams are "turning a blind-eye" on any issue, and I'm honestly very sorry if it feels that way. Regardless of the feedback we receive, many changes still take time. This is unfortunate, as we realize players want immediate solutions to their problems. We're doing everything we can to prioritize what changes and improvements are able to make it in with each patch, and in my personal opinion, feel we're doing really well, considering the massive proportions of this game, the number of players, and the short amount of time we have to make and test new changes.
Also, the Warlock forum has never went a month without at least a few replies, let alone "months". Check the sticky currently posted in the Warlock forum, as I will be updating it as new information becomes available.[ post edited by Eyonix ]
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:39:23 PM PDT
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Sorry, off topic:
As soon as a few of the major warlock complaints are fixed the warlock forum will be normal again Eyonix. You'll have more people defending you and beating down the unreasonable types.
Till then anytime you want to bump into one of the devs and ask em if they've had any progress would be great. I find i cant always rely on others to make information available to me, i have to chase it down.
Anyway thanks for being candid!
Thanks, and I can assure you that when I'm dealing with the development team, concerning any item important to the community, my method is aggressive enough to be considered harassment. Everyone that works on any aspect of the Warlock knows me quite well.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:42:16 PM PDT
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Eyonix, could we get some info on the Paladin and Priest class? Or even Fang, if he wishes to bless us with his presence so that we can see whats being done, and what talent builds are being played with? >_<
The Priest write-up should be posted by Fangtooth sometime this week, so please check the official Priest Discussion forums periodically. Also, feedback concerning Paladins is also on the foreseeable horizon.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:46:27 PM PDT
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Thanks for the reply. I don't want to derail the thread either, however while I realize changes take time we actually do wait months for a very small percentage (like one or two things) off that big list of warlock problems (I've seen a list like that for nearly every class - and lets remember that a good portion of those lists are actual bugs and not just balance requests, for which I'm sure an equally large post could be created).
So yes, you guys do reply more than once a month (but quality is better than quantity). And the patches are being implemented more frequently. This is all very good! But there is still a lot of work to do, most of which I have seen no effort on Blizzard's part to even awknowledge. I myself am extremely surprised at the communities ability to agree on things - so I would think that would help you out as far as trying to gather information goes (though I don't dispute what a monumental task that is).
Anyway, I'll leave you with one very important request:
A publicly accesible bug database! That way we can know whether or not bugs are even known about. (Yes, I know about the Bug Report forum. You must admit a bug database would be far superior - thinking along the lines of BugZilla or something similar). Properly implemented, this alone would be an enormous asset to the game and most likely make the CM's lives easier. Please.. of all things.. I beg of you to consider this seriously!
Thanks for the suggestion, Fuzztrek. I will pass your proposal onto the appropriate parties, and while I realize that this sounds like a "canned" response, I promise, it is not. I just speak funny after years of communicating in this format, and dealing with these types of matters. ;)
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:57:56 PM PDT
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When was the last time you posted in the mage forum Eyonix?
I am not surprised at all that you are evading this question. Im sure the number of weeks that have elapsed without a post are embarassing to say the least.
Assuming that I'm avoiding a question or statement simply because it isn't answered immediately, or at all, isn't very fair considering I'm only one person and can't possibly answer everyone posting on these boards. With that being said, and even though you've answered your own question, I will reply to you any way, seeing that the sweet soft glow of my blue text is what you're really asking for - I've not posted in the Mage forum for a couple of weeks. Rest assured, as soon as I have information to provide that is specific to the Mage class, I will make a post.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 8:02:26 PM PDT
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I'm not sure if you can get into the details Eyonix, but do you know what is holding up the pet pathing issue for warlocks? Is this considered a bug, or is it something the devs consider class balancing?
Many of the issues with pet patching are related to lag. Fortunately, there are several programmers assigned to making optimizations in areas that involve latency. Pet pathing issues caused by bugs are currently being investigated by our Quality Assurance department.[ post edited by Eyonix ]
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 8:24:14 PM PDT
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Eyonix, out of curiousity, have you played around with any paladins on the test server, and your personal impressions of them? Many in the paladin community feel they really lack any kind of offensive strategy being based on procs. I'm just curious if the same sentiments are felt by other than the gamers here.
By the way, you've shared a lot on this post, it's great to see this type of interaction! Thanks.
To be honest, the Paladin is currently my lowest level character, but yes, I have played around with the class on our internal server, several times. Between my personal play experience, what I've read, both on these forums and in-game, and from talking with other employees that play a Paladin as their main, I'm quite aware of your concerns.
As stated in one of my earlier replies, Paladins will be getting feedback in the not so distant future.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 8:28:26 PM PDT
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Serious question, do any CMs play alliance as their mains? Ive been reading the boards since beta and havent once heard of any of them playing an alliance character.
If I am wrong then forgive me. also, if im wrong, who plays a paladin as their main?
figured this would be the best place to get a response.
--Atlasera, 60 paladin, Stormreaver
The Community Team is split as evenly as possible between Horde and Alliance, considering that there are five of us. Three of us play Horde as our main, while the other two play as Alliance. We all have opposing faction alts, however.
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Poster: Caydiem at 4/25/2005 11:38:55 PM PDT
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Hey there. I'll be more active tomorrow (I'm posting from home currently), but I thought I'd jump in and give you a little insight on what I play, also. :)
My main character is a level 60 Tauren Druid. Yes, he's currently Restoration 41/Balance 10 specced, but this is primarily to a lack of main healers in my guild, heh. I playtest different builds on both the Public Test Realm and internal realms to get a better handle on the variety in the talent trees. My Feral armor set is growing nicely now that my +intellect set is fairly well off. The Unyielding Maul from Dire Maul is an excellent Druid weapon under the right circumstances. :)
My alts include, in order of most recent activity to least: Dwarf Hunter, Troll Mage, and Gnome Warlock. I have every class represented on my roster, though, and I dabble in them all.
I believe that, across all my characters, my days played is approaching the big Five-Oh. I do what I can to play daily. ;)
- Caydiem -
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/26/2005 1:29:46 PM PDT
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Hi Eyonix!
I have a mage main, and my primary alt is a warlock- so you're my CM :) (I get Caydiem for my baby druid, which, by the way, is loving the patches) I've been keeping an eye on the class forums for a while, and would like to say- I really appreciate this thread.
It takes time to reply to a thread like this- time that eats into the other parts of your job.... but every now and then a good back and forth with the players is wonderful.
Thank you.
If you have a bit of extra time: What was it that drew you to fire? I'm an ice mage (PvE so my only complaints are the silly frost teleportation bug) and I really can't imagine going back to fire after I switched around 40- I'm an instance nut and the control just can't be beat- especially since I have to moderate my damamge to keep from drawing aggro.
Which part of the content do you play most often? Instances? PvP? General world?
(And goons- no matter what he answers, PLEASE no flaming- he obviously plays more than just one facet if he's gotten his characters to 60 in the normal fashion- and he's testing all content internally. I LIKE having the CM's answer- and they answer less when you flame them)
I spend as much time doing instances as possible with my Mage as it's most definitely one of my favorite aspects of the game, especially when I'm able to organize a good group, which I don't simply define by the group's combined power, class makeup, or strategy. To me, a good group is one that communicates well, and simply enjoys playing the game. This isn't to say that I don't enjoy the many other aspects of the game. My Mage can often be seen gathering herbs, questing, chasing (and oftem running from) members of the opposing faction, along with much, much more..
I was originally drawn to the fire tree because in Beta, I was an Ice Mage, and thought that a dramatically different build would spice things up a bit. However, in addition to simply spicing things up, the further I advanced in the fire tree, the more I enjoyed playing a Mage. Being capable of doing large amounts of damage over a short period of time just seemed to match my play style. Also, I often run lower level players through instances when they're unable to find a group, and with my current talent build, I'm able to move through very quickly.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:27:11 PM PDT
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What do you like about the mage most? Aside from my warlock, its the only class I've pushed to lvl 14 but I'm at a kind of block. Was there a certain level it became more intresting at?
Also, what pet do you like to solo with with your warlock?
I like the damage that I'm capable of doing as a Mage, including area of effect. I spend a lot of time helping lower level players, so for me, it's really fun to go through zones and/or instances and kill monsters in a hit or two. Makes me feel like a mighty wizard.
As far as my favorite Warlock pet is concerned, I like them all, however, I do seem to use the Imp the most, and the Felhunter the least. I know that some would disagree, but I actually prefer the new Succubus model over the old one.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:37:10 PM PDT
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To be honest, when the alpha was first opened up to employees, I was really excited, but slightly concerned that upon release, which then was years away, I'd be burned out of the game. Sure enough, several months later, November 23rd 2004, I logged in at lunch from work and begin securing character names on the realm my friends and I had decided upon the night before, and stayed up all hours of the night playing, knowing full well that I'd be very tired at work come morning.
Since then, outside of missing a day here and there due to being busy, I play pretty much every day. Some for many more hours than I care to announce. ;)[ post edited by Eyonix ]
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:45:43 PM PDT
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I handle a number of things working in Public Relations, but primarily my job is to interact with the community on all levels, not just in representing classes. I also spend quite a bit of time in communicating player's thoughts, opinions, ideas and concerns to the development team (or applicable parties). There is quite a bit of behind the scenes work that I'm involved with each day, some of which you guys see, and are simply unaware of my involvement, while other projects aren't available to the public's eye.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 6:57:16 PM PDT
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Aren't you supposed to be the Warlock go to person? If not I'm sorry lol, but I thought I heard that before. It seems odd to not have the class you're representing to not be your main.
Anyways, Have a nice day = )
We' don't operate as "Class Representatives". There are five of us, and we split up the nine available character classes in a way which was efficient for how we operate as a team. I apologize for any confusion that surrounds this matter.[ post edited by Eyonix ]
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:01:01 PM PDT
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About the only bad thing about UD is that their mount kinda looks (IMHO,) cruddy. I wish I could ride a wolf. Maybe there's some repeatable quest like the one that lets gnomes ride horses and humans ride elfcats.
The next patch will introduce repeatable faction quests, which will allow you to gain the reputation with Orgrimmar necessary to obtain a Wolf mount with your Undead character. I don't have any details as to what will be involved with the quests.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:01:50 PM PDT
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Which CM has the highest level warlock? I'll ask my questions to him since Eyonix likes to ignore warlock posts...
Me. Sorry. :/
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:09:42 PM PDT
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Thank you! On to my origional question, what talent build are you in and what ones have you experimented with?
Currently, my Warlock has followed an Affliction path. Concerning what I've experimented with however, please don't forget, I actively test characters on our internal server, and have four level sixty Warlocks, amongst two dozen other characters, so I believe I've played with most talent builds that would be considered logical.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:14:29 PM PDT
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Wow, awesome! (Thank you for the answer and the tidbit!) I guess my only other question is, did you go fire or cold or arcane with your mage?
I went ignite/impscorch/impact until 26, respec'd for IAE maximum effect (5/5 AF, 5/5 AC, 5/5 IAE, 1 evocation), and then am slowly building up the cold tree for engame (since engame stuff is fire resistant/pvp freezes).
Oh heh, did you ever notice raptors being resistant to arcane?
Thanks again =).
You're welcome. I was Ice during Beta, and Fire all the way until fifty, at which point I returned to Ice, but only for one level, as I decided I'd rather go a combination of Fire and Arcane, which I've been ever since, and thoroughly enjoy.
Edit: No, I didn't notice the Arcane Resistance, however I do anything I can to avoid fighting raptors. =)[ post edited by Eyonix ]
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:30:39 PM PDT
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If you guys actually DO summerize in-depth community feedback, does that mean it's actually the developers who are turning a blind eye? Because you must admit that what's happening right now is not acceptable. I mean... when you see those really huge posts detailing every single aspect of the Warlock, what the problems are, and a very extensive list of all the solutions - and then no blue reply even after MONTHS of posting (and more importantly no changes in-game) it's extremely insulting and disgusting. I'm really trying to believe you guys are "good" but I've got nothing to work with right now. What's going on?
I put up with months of this in beta too, except you guys fooled me into thinking my feedback would actually be read and considered, so I was one of those poor chumps who spent hours writing up extensive reports on my then-favorite class - the Druid.
Now, months into retail I'm still unimpressed with the druid (they had a long way to go back in beta... they're not nearly there now either). Switched over to Warlock and the same thing's happening. It's not fun, but I'd really like to have fun when I'm playing a game. Even more improtantely when I'm paying to play a game.
While I don't wish for this thread to become an argument, I will make the following comments concerning your statement - Neither the Community or Development teams are "turning a blind-eye" on any issue, and I'm honestly very sorry if it feels that way. Regardless of the feedback we receive, many changes still take time. This is unfortunate, as we realize players want immediate solutions to their problems. We're doing everything we can to prioritize what changes and improvements are able to make it in with each patch, and in my personal opinion, feel we're doing really well, considering the massive proportions of this game, the number of players, and the short amount of time we have to make and test new changes.
Also, the Warlock forum has never went a month without at least a few replies, let alone "months". Check the sticky currently posted in the Warlock forum, as I will be updating it as new information becomes available.[ post edited by Eyonix ]
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:39:23 PM PDT
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Sorry, off topic:
As soon as a few of the major warlock complaints are fixed the warlock forum will be normal again Eyonix. You'll have more people defending you and beating down the unreasonable types.
Till then anytime you want to bump into one of the devs and ask em if they've had any progress would be great. I find i cant always rely on others to make information available to me, i have to chase it down.
Anyway thanks for being candid!
Thanks, and I can assure you that when I'm dealing with the development team, concerning any item important to the community, my method is aggressive enough to be considered harassment. Everyone that works on any aspect of the Warlock knows me quite well.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:42:16 PM PDT
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Eyonix, could we get some info on the Paladin and Priest class? Or even Fang, if he wishes to bless us with his presence so that we can see whats being done, and what talent builds are being played with? >_<
The Priest write-up should be posted by Fangtooth sometime this week, so please check the official Priest Discussion forums periodically. Also, feedback concerning Paladins is also on the foreseeable horizon.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:46:27 PM PDT
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Thanks for the reply. I don't want to derail the thread either, however while I realize changes take time we actually do wait months for a very small percentage (like one or two things) off that big list of warlock problems (I've seen a list like that for nearly every class - and lets remember that a good portion of those lists are actual bugs and not just balance requests, for which I'm sure an equally large post could be created).
So yes, you guys do reply more than once a month (but quality is better than quantity). And the patches are being implemented more frequently. This is all very good! But there is still a lot of work to do, most of which I have seen no effort on Blizzard's part to even awknowledge. I myself am extremely surprised at the communities ability to agree on things - so I would think that would help you out as far as trying to gather information goes (though I don't dispute what a monumental task that is).
Anyway, I'll leave you with one very important request:
A publicly accesible bug database! That way we can know whether or not bugs are even known about. (Yes, I know about the Bug Report forum. You must admit a bug database would be far superior - thinking along the lines of BugZilla or something similar). Properly implemented, this alone would be an enormous asset to the game and most likely make the CM's lives easier. Please.. of all things.. I beg of you to consider this seriously!
Thanks for the suggestion, Fuzztrek. I will pass your proposal onto the appropriate parties, and while I realize that this sounds like a "canned" response, I promise, it is not. I just speak funny after years of communicating in this format, and dealing with these types of matters. ;)
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 7:57:56 PM PDT
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When was the last time you posted in the mage forum Eyonix?
I am not surprised at all that you are evading this question. Im sure the number of weeks that have elapsed without a post are embarassing to say the least.
Assuming that I'm avoiding a question or statement simply because it isn't answered immediately, or at all, isn't very fair considering I'm only one person and can't possibly answer everyone posting on these boards. With that being said, and even though you've answered your own question, I will reply to you any way, seeing that the sweet soft glow of my blue text is what you're really asking for - I've not posted in the Mage forum for a couple of weeks. Rest assured, as soon as I have information to provide that is specific to the Mage class, I will make a post.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 8:02:26 PM PDT
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I'm not sure if you can get into the details Eyonix, but do you know what is holding up the pet pathing issue for warlocks? Is this considered a bug, or is it something the devs consider class balancing?
Many of the issues with pet patching are related to lag. Fortunately, there are several programmers assigned to making optimizations in areas that involve latency. Pet pathing issues caused by bugs are currently being investigated by our Quality Assurance department.[ post edited by Eyonix ]
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 8:24:14 PM PDT
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Eyonix, out of curiousity, have you played around with any paladins on the test server, and your personal impressions of them? Many in the paladin community feel they really lack any kind of offensive strategy being based on procs. I'm just curious if the same sentiments are felt by other than the gamers here.
By the way, you've shared a lot on this post, it's great to see this type of interaction! Thanks.
To be honest, the Paladin is currently my lowest level character, but yes, I have played around with the class on our internal server, several times. Between my personal play experience, what I've read, both on these forums and in-game, and from talking with other employees that play a Paladin as their main, I'm quite aware of your concerns.
As stated in one of my earlier replies, Paladins will be getting feedback in the not so distant future.
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/25/2005 8:28:26 PM PDT
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Serious question, do any CMs play alliance as their mains? Ive been reading the boards since beta and havent once heard of any of them playing an alliance character.
If I am wrong then forgive me. also, if im wrong, who plays a paladin as their main?
figured this would be the best place to get a response.
--Atlasera, 60 paladin, Stormreaver
The Community Team is split as evenly as possible between Horde and Alliance, considering that there are five of us. Three of us play Horde as our main, while the other two play as Alliance. We all have opposing faction alts, however.
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Poster: Caydiem at 4/25/2005 11:38:55 PM PDT
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Hey there. I'll be more active tomorrow (I'm posting from home currently), but I thought I'd jump in and give you a little insight on what I play, also. :)
My main character is a level 60 Tauren Druid. Yes, he's currently Restoration 41/Balance 10 specced, but this is primarily to a lack of main healers in my guild, heh. I playtest different builds on both the Public Test Realm and internal realms to get a better handle on the variety in the talent trees. My Feral armor set is growing nicely now that my +intellect set is fairly well off. The Unyielding Maul from Dire Maul is an excellent Druid weapon under the right circumstances. :)
My alts include, in order of most recent activity to least: Dwarf Hunter, Troll Mage, and Gnome Warlock. I have every class represented on my roster, though, and I dabble in them all.
I believe that, across all my characters, my days played is approaching the big Five-Oh. I do what I can to play daily. ;)
- Caydiem -
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Poster: Eyonix at 4/26/2005 1:29:46 PM PDT
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Hi Eyonix!
I have a mage main, and my primary alt is a warlock- so you're my CM :) (I get Caydiem for my baby druid, which, by the way, is loving the patches) I've been keeping an eye on the class forums for a while, and would like to say- I really appreciate this thread.
It takes time to reply to a thread like this- time that eats into the other parts of your job.... but every now and then a good back and forth with the players is wonderful.
Thank you.
If you have a bit of extra time: What was it that drew you to fire? I'm an ice mage (PvE so my only complaints are the silly frost teleportation bug) and I really can't imagine going back to fire after I switched around 40- I'm an instance nut and the control just can't be beat- especially since I have to moderate my damamge to keep from drawing aggro.
Which part of the content do you play most often? Instances? PvP? General world?
(And goons- no matter what he answers, PLEASE no flaming- he obviously plays more than just one facet if he's gotten his characters to 60 in the normal fashion- and he's testing all content internally. I LIKE having the CM's answer- and they answer less when you flame them)
I spend as much time doing instances as possible with my Mage as it's most definitely one of my favorite aspects of the game, especially when I'm able to organize a good group, which I don't simply define by the group's combined power, class makeup, or strategy. To me, a good group is one that communicates well, and simply enjoys playing the game. This isn't to say that I don't enjoy the many other aspects of the game. My Mage can often be seen gathering herbs, questing, chasing (and oftem running from) members of the opposing faction, along with much, much more..
I was originally drawn to the fire tree because in Beta, I was an Ice Mage, and thought that a dramatically different build would spice things up a bit. However, in addition to simply spicing things up, the further I advanced in the fire tree, the more I enjoyed playing a Mage. Being capable of doing large amounts of damage over a short period of time just seemed to match my play style. Also, I often run lower level players through instances when they're unable to find a group, and with my current talent build, I'm able to move through very quickly.
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